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Striving for Excellence: (Mix and Match!)

For this assignment, called the ER Portfolio, you will have to select at topic from class and match it to a personal interest of yours. The purpose is to get you to think about how our science lessons increase your understanding of the world outside of school. I also want you to be able to share your insights with your peers. The chart below shares some places to look, and the topics to look for.

ER in the News				Energy
ER in Sports				Three Rs
ER in History				Plastics
ER in the Arts				Metal
ER in Culture				Radioactivity
ER in the Marketplace

Analyzing An Article

Please find an article online that relates to one of the five core concepts of the chapter. Write a short analysis (no more than one page) that addresses the following standards:

Clarity: What is the purpose of this article? What key question is it trying to answer?

Accuracy: What specific information is offered in this article? (facts, experiences, data, etc.)

Relevance: How is this article related to one of the five core concepts from the chapter? Can you explain how the information in the article reinforces our science lessons?

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Breadth: Do we need to consider another point of view? Is there another way to look at this question? Did the author demonstrate a limited perspective based on a specific bias?

Depth: Does the article address the complexities in the topic? What additional details would make the article more convincing or more interesting? Were there important topics/issues the author appeared to shy away from?

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The first three standards (Clarity, Accuracy, Relevance) form the necessary foundation for Good work (a 'B' grade). The last two standards offer ways to demonstrate Excellence in your analysis.

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Exploring Earth Resources

You can find some links to interesting online resources at the link below!